About Tucson's Continental Ranch

Market Statistics: Buying and Selling Homes in Continental Ranch, Tucson

Just minutes NW of downtown Tucson, Continental Ranch sprawls to the west between I-10 and the northern tip of the Tucson Mountain Range.

Continental Ranch is a master-planned community just minutes from freeway access, with parks, recreation, businesses and entertainment all within its boundaries. Also included within Continental Ranch is the Active Adult Community, Sunflowerl; the Gated Homes of Continental Reserve; and more. The area also boasts several community pools and play areas for residents. New construction is planned just over Rattlesnake Pass in Saguaro Bloom, formerly known as Saguaro Springs, as well.

What is the real estate market doing in Continental Ranch?

Plenty! Currently there are 269 properties on MLS, including Active homes for sale, Active Capa, Active Contingent, Pending and Closed listings.

65 homes are for sale in Continental Ranch, ranging from $105,000 for 1333 sq. feet, to $285,000 for a 2456 sq. foot home. Homes are one and two story, and most have been built in the past 20 years.

The average LIST price of a home in Continental Ranch is currently at $98.39, so that means if you were looking for a 2000 sq. foot home, it would most likely cost you somewhere around $197,000. Homes have been the market for an average of 88 days.

In the past 6 months, 145 homes have sold. These include REO and short sale properties, and range from $86,130 for fixer uppers to $316,000. Many of the homes have backyard pools. Average sold comps are at $89.56 and homes have taken an average of 65 days to sell.

This tells us that homes are moving pretty quickly in Continental Ranch, and that you could expect to obtain a 2000 sq. foot home for an average of $179,120. Home sellers should be aware that the difference between list price and closed price is appx. 10% lower, so aggressive pricing is important to get yourself noticed in this large community market.

Lots range from .12 up to .67 of an acre in size, although most are .22 and lower. Some of the homes also have fireplaces, spas, backyard pools, and stunning, professional landscaping. Others share lovely sunset views of the Tucson Mountains, Sombrero Peak, or Rattlesnake Pass.

With this link, take a peak at the Active Listings in Continental Ranch, Tucson, AZ. I'm happy to help you with your individual criteria, and can set up personalized searches for you. If you are a home seller in Tucson, Marana, Oro Valley or Vail, I'm happy to send you a free CMA to determine your property's market or visit your home in person to discuss marketing and selling options.

Call a neighbor to help you with your Continental Ranch home needs - I'm minutes away.

This photo is of Sombrero Peak, which is a landmark to help point out where Continental Ranch is in Tucson. It is on the northern end of the Tucson Mountains - and stands out visible for miles and miles. If anyone needs to know where the community of Continental Ranch is, you can simply point out Sombrero Peak & say,

"Head that way, you can't miss it!"

I was driving to an appointment late in the afternoon when I saw this combination of clouds & light with Sombrero Peak silhouetted beneath them. Seeing the rays of sunshine defined like this doesn't happen very often, so I knew I just had to try to capture this scene!

Continental Ranch is a large, master-planned community west of I-10 in the northwest part of the Tucson Metro. Begun in the early 1990s, the community is still growing as it matures - new subdivisions are still being built, new commercial space is supplementing that which has been serving the area for the past 2 decades and more.

Late this fall, the Twin Peaks Interchange will add direct freeway access to the northern end of the community, which will ease traffic on Silverbell and make things much easier for those living on the northern end!

Back on the market! This 2963 square foot 5/3 has a nice wide open floorplan with a large downstairs 5th bedroom, pool/spa, 3 car garage, and corian countertops. Purchase this property for as little as 3% down! This property is approved for HomePath Mortgage and HomePath Renovation Mortgage Financing. Please contact listing agent for more information. Located in the popular community of Continental Ranch in northwest Tucson. Close to schools, shopping and I-10. In the Marana school district with Twin Peaks Elementary, Marana Middle, and Marana High.

For more details and CURRENT pricing call 520-885-9000.